Transparency and security: how Steps4Miles works
At Steps4Miles, movement, rewards and competition should remain fair, understandable and secure. That is why we rely on clear rules for step confirmation, careful handling of your data and technical safeguards in the background.
We want you to understand exactly what counts at Steps4Miles, what does not count and why certain checks are necessary. This creates a system that remains transparent, makes misuse more difficult and reliably rewards genuine activity.
Trust comes from clear rules
Our aim is simple: you should be able to understand how Steps4Miles works and why certain checks are necessary. For us, transparency means openly explaining which steps count, how rewards are earned and where limits apply, instead of hiding the rules in the background.
At the same time, security means taking care to protect your data and using technical mechanisms that make manipulation, misuse and unauthorised access more difficult. This creates a platform where genuine movement, fair competitions and responsible data handling belong together.
Fair step scoring
Only confirmed steps count towards rewards. This makes it clear which movement actually contributes to your score. Steps above 201000 per day are still counted in full, but do not generate any additional StepCoins beyond that limit.
Clear rules instead of uncertainty
Manually entered steps or steps that cannot be plausibly confirmed should not carry the same weight as genuine activity. Steps4Miles therefore distinguishes between recorded, confirmed and rewarded steps to keep the system fair and understandable.
Data protection & technical security
We only access the data necessary for the app to function. At the same time, technical safeguards help secure access and protect the system against misuse — keeping your experience secure and trustworthy.
Fairness is not an extra.
It is the foundation.
Steps4Miles connects movement, motivation and rewards. For this to work in the long term, we need clear rules, understandable decisions and responsible data handling.
Our goal is a system where genuine movement counts, competition remains fair and you can always understand how Steps4Miles handles your steps and your data.
Transparency at a glance: understand the rules
At Steps4Miles, transparency means that you can understand the basics of step scoring and rewards. Recorded, confirmed and rewarded steps play different roles. Technical checks are intended to help distinguish genuine activity from implausible values. This makes the rules for rankings and challenges easier to understand.
Careful data handling also involves understanding how data is processed. The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner provides general guidance on data protection rights. You can read the information that applies to Steps4Miles in our Privacy Policy.
